10th Annual Great Galena Balloon Race Marks Monumental Year at Eagle Ridge Resort & Spa

Posted on February 11, 2012 by tennis on the go

Galena, Illinois (PRWEB) May 12, 2011

Eagle Ridge Resort & Spa will host the Tenth Annual Great Galena Balloon Race on June 17-19, 2011 ? an event that is marking a decade of successful fundraising this year. This event is a unique, eye catching experience that also benefits the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation and Camp Hertko Hollow, a camp for children with diabetes located in Boone, Iowa.

The event takes place in Galena, Illinois, at Eagle Ridge Resort & Spa?s North Course practice range and not only focuses on the fundraising goal, but also provides a wide variety of family-friendly events throughout the entire weekend that evolves around The Great Galena Balloon Race.

?The event originated in 2002 when my son, Cooper, was diagnosed with Juvenile Diabetes,? said Andy Williams, owner of Galena On The Fly. ?As I became more educated on the subject I realized that there was a real need for helping this organization out even further. The result was the fundraising partnership with Eagle Ridge to host the event every year since.?????

This spectacular three-day event will feature over 20 hot air balloons, two big races, two balloon night glows, tethered balloon rides, an antique collector car show, food and beverage, and activities for the entire family, along with a special Friday night Ale Fest! Live music will be provided by The Wundos from Platteville, Wisconsin, on Friday night and Taste Like Chicken from Dubuque, Iowa, on Saturday night. The event gets underway both days at 5 p.m., with complimentary remote parking shuttle busses available to pick up and drop off guests to the launch site.

On Friday night, June 17, Galena On The Fly officially kicks off the event with a Balloon launch at 6.30 p.m., coinciding with another traditional event – Ale Fest, sponsored by Family Beer & Liquor of East Dubuque, Illinois, from 6:30-9 p.m., featuring over 100 craft beers and ales to be taste tested.

?The Ale Fest is an opportunity to taste the latest releases in the craft beers and ales,? said Tim Althaus, President of Family Beer and Liquor. ?For the true beer lover, this gives you an excellent opportunity to taste from 100 beers, many new to the market, and even enjoy some of your old favorites as well. It?s not only a way to get acquainted with some new brews, but also with some new friends!?

Tickets for Ale Fest are available for purchase for $ 20 at Family Beer & Liquor in East Dubuque, Illinois, and comes with your own tasting glass for the event. You can also purchase tickets online by visiting http://www.greatgalenaballoonrace.com or at the gate on June 17. All proceeds from the event also go to the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation.

Friday and Saturday evening will bring a special celebration in the form of a nightly Camp Hertko Helium Balloon Launch. To support the camp, guests can purchase a white helium balloon for $ 1 or a special silver balloon for $ 5 and launch them as a group at 7:45 p.m. People who opt for the $ 5 balloon are also entered into a drawing for a free hot air balloon ride the next morning, joining the actual hot air balloon race the next day! Each balloon has a tracking code attached, which you can follow online. Participants will be able to find out where and when their balloon landed by visiting http://www.greatgalenaballoonrace.com.

Also on both evenings, tethered balloon rides will be available for the ?hot air balloon novice.? For $ 5 participants can climb into a hot air balloon basket and go up 40-50 feet in the air. Once their ?test drive? is completed, balloon rides can be purchased from Galena On The Fly all weekend at the event or by calling 800-690-1287.

After the sun sets on both Friday and Saturday night, the participating hot air balloons will light up the night sky with a balloon glow around 8:30p.m., creating a glow that can be seen for miles. Volunteers are welcome to join the pilots at the balloon launch site to provide support during the set up of the night glow.

In addition, volunteers are needed to help with the overall events. Activities that require volunteers range from food and beverage attendants, ID checkers, bounce house supervisors, donation collectors, night glow support, and much more. If you are interested in volunteering for this event, please e-mail info(at)greatgalenaballoonrace(dot)com. All volunteers receive free balloon event t-shirts.

?Volunteers are an extremely important part of making this event a success, without them, this fundraiser would not be possible,? says Eric Dregne, Great Galena Balloon Race committee member.

On Saturday morning at 6 a.m. the hot air balloon race begins. Over 20 pilots launch their hot air balloons in a race to find a mark that is hidden somewhere throughout the 6,800 acres of Eagle Ridge Resort & Spa. When the pilots find the mark, they drop a weight, aiming it as close to the target as they can. Although the event?s primary function is raising funds for the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation, the grand prize comes with the winning balloonist and their team claiming the race?s bragging rights for the entire year.

Guests can make the day extra special by purchasing a balloon ride as the sun rises over the Midwest by contacting Galena On The Fly, Inc. at 800-690-1287. Guests are also encouraged to come out and watch the balloons set up from start to lift off and meet all the pilots involved.

?All the pilots donate their time in support of the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation,? Williams added.

Early Sunday morning, June 19, spectators will have one last chance to view the Crack of Dawn Balloon Race, as the balloons take flight one last time beginning at 6a.m. and closing out the event.

?We have a lot of people who come out every year to support this event and every year new people discover The Great Galena Balloon Race. If you?ve never attended a hot air balloon extravaganza, this is one of the more unique family activities you?ll ever run across,? Williams concluded. ?Everyone involved with this event has been amazing, from the supporters to sponsors to volunteers. We couldn?t do it without all their hard work!?

Other key sponsors of the event includes the Telegraph Herald, Net-Smart and FS Stephenson Supply Company.

About Eagle Ridge Resort & Spa

Located on 6,800 acres amid the rolling hills of northwestern Illinois, Eagle Ridge Resort & Spa in Galena, Illinois, is a full-spectrum resort complex located 150 miles west of Chicago. The property showcases superior golf with 63 holes on four acclaimed courses which include the North Course; the South Course; the East Course (9-holes); and the resort?s crowning achievement, The General, an 18-hole, par 72 course with over 250 feet of elevation changes throughout.

Lodging accommodations at Eagle Ridge are delightfully unique with 80 quaint Inn rooms and over 250 villas and distinctive homes to choose from throughout the property.

For the resort?s corporate clients Eagle Ridge boasts 15,000 square feet of state-of-the-art meeting space, in addition to beautiful conference homes for small, elegant meetings. The entire facility is also the perfect venue for banquets, weddings and theme parties.

Eagle Ridge offers three distinctive restaurants that include award-winning Woodlands Restaurant, along with Spikes Bar & Grill and Paisanos. Other amenities include the tranquil Stonedrift Spa, providing ten treatment rooms for a complete sensory experience, and a state-of-the-art fitness center with a beautiful indoor/outdoor pool, sauna and steam room.

The resort lays claim to numerous industry awards and recognition:


In 2010, Golf Magazine listed The General as the #4 ?Best in Illinois? course to play alongside the ?Top 100 Courses You Can Play? ranking.

In 2000, 2008 and 2010, Golf Magazine listed The General among the ?Top 100 Courses You Can Play? in the magazine?s ranking.

For three straight years Golfweek named The General one of the best resort courses in the annual Golfweek?s Best Resort Courses listing in 2009, 2010 and 2011.

In 2009, Golf Digest named The General one of the best golf courses in the state of Illinois for The World?s Greatest Golf rankings, 2009-2010. The General was named #24 in the state of Illinois. The rankings were put out as a supplement to the May 2009 issue of Golf Digest.

In 2009, Golfweek named The General second in the state of Illinois for Golfweek?s Best Courses You Can Play listing, published July 2009.

In 2008 and in 2009, Successful Meetings honored Eagle Ridge Resort & Spa with the ?Pinnacle Award? as voted by readers in the Hotels & Resorts category.

In 2009, Zagat ranked Eagle Ridge Resort & Spa?s The General, North and South courses in the 2009 America?s Top Golf Courses, sixth edition as ranked and reviewed by players.

The property is the perfect backdrop to an incredible selection of outdoor activities including miles of biking, hiking and horseback riding trails, as well as tennis, hot air balloon rides, boating and fishing on the picturesque 220-acre Lake Galena. For reservations or additional information, call (800) 892-2269 or visit http://www.eagleridge.com.

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UK’s Favourite Family Resort are Giving Away 2,500 Free Holidays

Posted on February 10, 2012 by tennis on the go


Southport, UK (PRWEB) July 24, 2008

The fun filled 4-day family packages being offered to the troops include accommodation plus nearly 60 free activities including sport, outdoor pursuits, live music and shows every evening, competitions, quizzes and karaoke. Kids never get bored in the secure, friendly and fun packed resorts.

“We want to express our support to the men and women of our magnificent British Armed Forces for their bravery and dedication at this most difficult time of demanding operational commitments. We acknowledge that many of our Armed Forces have been operating in zones of conflict over many months and we hope that our ‘Back in Britain’ campaign will provide a welcome break and much deserved rest to Service personnel and their families” comments Graham Parr, Executive Chairman of Pontin’s.

Vice Admiral Peter Wilkinson, Deputy Chief of the Defence Staff for Personnel, said; “This offer of free holidays is very generous and I am sure that Service personnel will be very appreciative”.

Peter Raith from Forcesdiscounts-mod.co.uk – Crest Publications comments; “We would like to thank Pontin’s for going that extra mile and proving such a fantastic offer through http://www.forcesdiscounts-mod.co.uk. Crest are constantly striving on behalf of the MOD to attract new discounts and benefits from companies wanting to reward the forces for the work that they do”.

Enjoy a Pontin’s Holiday

With sites on seven of the great seaside locations (Hemsby, Brean Sands, Camber Sands, Prestatyn Sands, Southport, Blackpool and Pakefield), Pontin’s offer amazing, value for money, family breaks filled with entertainment ranging from sporting activities such as tennis, football, swimming etc, through to quad biking, abseiling, archery, KMX carting, bungee bounce, beach activities and many, many others.

There’s something for the whole family – kids can spend the day running around the fantastic secure grounds enjoying the long list of activities whilst mums and dads can choose to either join them or they might prefer more leisurely pursuits like dance lessons (from Modern Soul to Salsa) to walking around our shopping stores (or maybe just relaxing!).

Evenings are one of the highlights of a Pontin’s holiday. Pontin’s Entertainment ranges from top live shows (X Factor singer Ben Mills, Infantasia and many others are already booked for summer 2008), through to other live music and cabaret shows every night. Guests can visit a whole range of different restaurants and bars and then play bingo or dance the night away in one of our clubs.

Once they have finished their fun packed day they can go back and relax in a choice of Club, Classic or Budget apartments with one or two bedrooms, en suite bathroom plus lounge with a fully equipped kitchenette (on self catering centres). Half board holidays are available in Blackpool and Pakefield with Free child places.

The ‘Back in Britain’ campaign has been primarily developed to thank our troops, however it is hoped that with concerns over carbon footprints, rising fuel prices and the weak pound against the euro it will help promote the concept of holidaying in incredible UK coastal resorts.

For further information on the Pontin’s ‘Back in Britain’ campaign, to arrange an interview or request photography, please call or email;

Charlotte Read or Michael Carr at Complete Media Group;

020 7420 3550

charlotte @ completemediagroup.co.uk

michael @ completemediagroup.co.uk

Notes to editor

1. What’s on offer at Pontin’s?

Choice of seven great seaside locations – five self-catering at Hemsby, Norfolk (capacity 2,500); Brean Sands, Somerset(capacity 2,700); Camber Sands, Sussex (capacity 3,200); Prestatyn Sands, North Wales (capacity 3,500); Southport, Ainsdale Beach (capacity 3,000) and two half board at Blackpool (capacity 2,200) and Pakefield, Suffolk (capacity 1,400).

Choice of Club, Classic and Budget apartments with one or two bedrooms, en suite bathroom plus lounge with fully equipped kitchenette on self catering centres.

Accommodation and meals as booked, plus nearly 60 free activities including: Live music, cabaret and shows every night; H20 zone, table tennis, snooker, darts, multi sports courts, human table football, competitions including Starquest where the finalists get the opportunity to record in a professional studio, quizzes, karaoke, soccer stars, rugby stars and circus skills. Captain Croc, Zena the Zebra, Chuckles the monkey and the gang plus Postman Pat and Mrs Goggins in their first ever live show, The Red Button.

Facilities include amusement arcade, NISA convenience stores, restaurants and take-aways offering a range of food from traditional fish and chips to roasted redskin rosemary and garlic diced potatoes, Tempura battered vegetables and poached salmon. Available for small extra charge: go karts, bungee bounce and mountain bikes.

Go Active in conjunction with PGL

A range of exciting activities safe in the hand of trained instructors bookable in advance at a small extra cost: quad bikes, zip wire, abseiling, climbing, snorkeling, archery, KMX karts, trampolining, additional facilities include a Fan Descender and Trapeze at Southport; 3G swing at Prestatyn Sands and High Ropes at Brean Sands.

Entertainment

Top singer/guitarist Ben Mills from The X Factor

Infantasia – the fantastic tribute show to some of the biggest names around.

Plus illusionists, comedians, clowns

Why should the families go?

A great place with loads for children to do
You’ll never hear a child say “I’m bored”
If the kids are happy so are Mum and Dad.
Youngsters can also experience some freedom in a safe and secure environment.

For further details of amazing value for money holidays visit http://www.pontins.com

2. Pontin’s Background

Pontin’s was purchased by Ocean Parcs, a new investment and management company in March 2008. Ocean Parcs was formed by Graham Parr, Ian Smith, Clarke Osborne and John Parr. This team brings a wealth of experience and knowledge of the leisure, consumer and property development industries.

Currently seven centres with a total capacity of over 18,500 beds.

Pontin’s has been in business for over 60 years and currently accommodates around 750,000 guests each year on 3, 4 and 7 night breaks. i.e. 2.5 million bed nights.

In addition to family holidays, they are one of the leaders in the special event market having developed a wide range of events including weekends for enthusiasts ????of salsa, ballroom and line dance, country and soul music, jazz, Big Bands, ABBA tributes, ’60′s/’70′s and ’80′s music, netball, darts, football and chess.

The Dunes Conference centre at Blackpool is purpose built and organises conferences for a range of companies from AXA insurance, My Travel (Airtours) and Thomson Holidays to Royal Naval Association, Page & Moy, WH Smith, NHS, Greenpeace, Crime Concern and Blackpool County Council.

3. Mechanics of the offer

The Ministry of Defence is supportive of our Armed Forces taking up this, and other, offers in the Forcesdiscount directory

Mechanics

Service personnel apply via http://www.forcesdiscount-mod.co.uk
They complete and submit online application form including contact details, division of Defence community.
Pontin’s check availability and email successful applicants.
Successful applicants contact Pontin’s to confirm booking date and holiday centre of choice.
Pontin’s dispatch usual holiday paperwork to applicants address
4-day holiday packages are being offered free to serving Regular and Reserve Navy, Army and Royal Air force service personnel and their families
Applicants will be chosen at random from those who log-on and submit interest

*The average brochure price of a 1 bedroom classic apartment is ?189 therefore 2500 would equate to ?472,500 in value

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Delaire Country Club Undergoing Transformation

Posted on February 10, 2012 by tennis on the go


Delray Beach, FL (PRWEB) May 19, 2011

With a $ 21 million improvement project well underway, Delaire Country Club, in Delray Beach, Fla., is experiencing a renaissance that is reinforcing its status as the most desirable country club in Palm Beach County.

A fresh new architectural style and amenities?designed to appeal to a new generation of country club buyer?are giving Delaire a reputation as the place to be in the Boca/Delray area.

?We compared Delaire to virtually a half-dozen clubs or gated communities in the Boca Raton area,? says Stan Davis, an industrial auctioneer from Pittsburgh, Pa., who recently purchased a three-bedroom home at Delaire with his wife Marian. ?They?re building here toward the future. The Clubhouse they already had was fine, but the new Clubhouse is going to be phenomenal. We?re very excited about it. Everybody here is very excited about it.?

Davis, who purchased his home for vacations and perhaps as a permanent residence in the future, looked at houses in Boca West, Broken Sound, Addison Reserve and Boca Pointe. Yet he decided to invest in Delaire.

?We?ve done a pretty good analysis of the clubs in the area,? says Davis, who is also an attorney. ?Delaire?s golf course is terrific, with no tee times. It?s a friendly community. The Fitness Center is fantastic. And the new Clubhouse is going to be absolutely dynamite. No doubt in my mind.?

The community has already opened its new Fitness and Tennis Center, which boasts a 16,000-square-foot Fitness Center with the latest in equipment and technology; a new Tennis Center with eight Har-Tru courts, an observation deck, a stadium court and Pro Shop; a spectacular resort-style pool; and a children?s playground.

The Fitness Center, five times as large as the facility is replaces, offers aerobics and fitness classes, such as the wildly popular Zumba, which combines aerobics with dance and Latin rhythms. Certified Fitness Trainers are available as well to those who prefer to customize their workouts.

A new 43,000-square-foot Clubhouse is under construction and slated to open this fall. It will become a focal point and gathering place for Delaire?s members and guests and will feature a bold new Mid-Atlantic Traditional style, a central rotunda, lavish main dining room, cocktail lounge, members grill, golf pro shop, card rooms and an outdoor dining area overlooking the lush golf course.

The new clubhouse will have extensive stonework, a slate-style roof, copper accents and ?green? design elements throughout?a stark contrast from the usual Spanish style, stucco buildings so commonly found in South Florida.

?Clubhouses are really an extension of everyone?s home,? says Jess M. Sowards, a partner with Delray Beach-based Currie Sowards Aguila Architects, which designed the new facilities. ?We designed the Clubhouse to have a warm and comfortable feeling, but with a distinct identity so that new and prospective members say, ?Wow, this is different than any other clubs. This is the place I want to be.??

Savvy homebuyers are already capitalizing on the real estate market by snapping up deals on single-family homes at Delaire. The community?s tree-lined streets are teeming with construction activity as new homeowners renovate?or build new custom homes.

?Word has gotten out about what we?re doing,? says Trent Squire, the Club?s general manager. ?That?s why prospective homebuyers should be checking out available homes at Delaire right now. Real estate sales in Palm Beach County are already on the upswing?the time to buy is now.?

About Delaire Country Club

Delaire Country Club is a private community of 326 single-family homes located on Military Trail along the Boca Raton-Delray Beach line. Delaire offers a first-class, casually elegant country club experience, featuring a 27-hole Joe Lee championship golf course with walk-on golf (no tee times), a full-service tennis facility with eight Har-Tru courts and world-class dining. The community recently opened a new state-of-the-art Fitness and Tennis Center, with the latest in equipment and technology as well as Certified Fitness Trainers. Delaire is also in the process of building a new main Clubhouse with the utmost in amenities, from a lavish dining room to a lounge, card rooms and meeting facilities. To learn more about the unique lifestyle offered at Delaire Country Club, contact Liz Shaw, executive coordinator, at 561-499-9090 or visit http://www.Delaire.org.

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Lake Oconee Community Galingayle Opens Sales Center in Historic Madison, Georgia

Posted on February 8, 2012 by tennis on the go

Madison, Georgia (PRWEB) July 28, 2008

Galingayle, an exclusive lake club and equestrian community on Lake Oconee, continues its early success with a beautiful new sales center in downtown Madison, GA. Surrounded by Madison’s popular antique stores, boutiques and restaurants, the Galingayle Sales & Information Center offers visitors a chance to experience the style and character of Lake Oconee’s newest waterfront community. The Sales & Information center is now open daily, Monday through Saturday from 10 am to 7 pm and Sunday from noon until 6 pm.

“The sales center gives us a chance to share the distinctive lifestyle of Galingayle with future residents,” explains Blake Jarrett, Director of Sales at Galingayle. “It’s a great place to come learn more about our lake club and equestrian amenities, as well as the incredible selection of homesites, estates and cottages. And if they want, we can also take prospective buyers out for a private tour of the property, which is just 15 minutes away.”

Halfway between Madison and Greensboro, Galingayle enjoys nearly two miles of pristine waterfront near the northern end of Lake Oconee. The community’s private Lake Club will feature a 90-slip marina on the widest part of the lake, offering residents access to the best waterskiing and wakeboarding waters in the area. The Lake Club’s grand lakeside Clubhouse will boast a resort-style pool and kids’ water park, as well as a private beach, fitness center and open patio. In the heart of the 300-acre property, The Stables at Galingayle will feature a state-of-the-art equestrian facility, with 20-stall barn, riding arena, boarding, leasing, lessons, kids camps and several training and riding programs. An 80-acre fenced riding pasture will surround the Stables, with access to the community’s hiking & bridle trails.

With wooded waterfront homesites, multi-acre equestrian estates and a collection of private cottage lots available, the community plan features ownership opportunities for a variety of buyers. The community will be home to approximately 200 families, leaving more than 100 acres of open space and pristine hardwood forests for everyone’s enjoyment. Throughout the property, comprehensive architectural guidelines will ensure a consistent style and natural community atmosphere.

Even in the early development stages, demand is high for Galingayle’s unique lakefront offering, with reservations quickly filling for the development’s Founder Program. The Galingayle Founder Program features an exclusive selection of waterfront homesites, equestrian estates and lakeside cottages to just 25 buyers. Founding members will enjoy the first selection of Galingayle’s incredible homesites with special incentives worth up to $ 70,000.

For more information on becoming a Founding Member of Galingayle, visit http://www.Galingayle.com or visit the Galingayle Sales & Information Center in historic downtown Madison at:

202 W. Washington St.

Madison, GA 30650

706.342.1559

Hours of Operation

Monday – Saturday from 10 am – 7 pm

Sunday from 12 pm – 6 pm

And by appointment

About Galingayle

Just an hour from Atlanta and 15 minutes from Madison, Galingayle is an exclusive lake club community featuring waterfront homesites, multi-acre estates and private cottages on Lake Oconee. Set on approximately two miles of constant-level waterfront, a select number of families will enjoy more than 100 acres of preserved open spaces, a 90-slip marina, state-of-the-art equestrian facilities, hiking & bridle trails, fitness center, tennis center and a lakeside clubhouse and water park with spectacular views across the widest part of the lake.

http://www.Galingayle.com

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Celebrate Grandparents at Grand Velas Resort in Puerto Vallarta

Posted on February 7, 2012 by tennis on the go

Nuevo Vallarta, Riviera Nayarit, Mexico (PRWEB) August 8, 2008

This summer and fall, grandparents looking to spend quality time with the grandkids are heading to Puerto Vallarta, Mexico. Ocean-view luxury accommodations, spa relaxation techniques, up-close and personal soft-adventures, Spanish lessons, cooking classes, live sea lion and exotic bird shows, Mexican folkloric nights, and more await families at Grand Velas All Suites & Spa Resort, the only AAA Five Diamond Award winning family-friendly all-inclusive resort in North America. The Grandparents Package also includes one dolphin encounter per adult for grandparents to experience magnificent marine mammals with their young ones. When it comes time for grandparents to relax, the package also includes a complimentary 45-minute guided hydrotherapy circuit, complete with an herbal steam sauna and hydro-reflexology area, per adult. Grandparents looking to stay at the Puerto Vallarta resort for four nights are also credited with the last night free. Twenty-four hour in suite service; gourmet dining; supervised Grand Kids’ Club; and taxes and gratuities are also included in the nightly rate. Available until October 1, 2008, the Grandparents Package starts at $ 622 USD per adult, based on double occupancy. Children under three are free, and children four to 12 cost $ 125 per child, per night. For reservations, please visit http://www.grandvelas.com.

In Nuevo Vallarta, Riviera Nayarit, Mexico, Grand Velas All Suites & Spa Resort is a member of The Leading Hotels of the World. Located just 15 minutes north of Puerto Vallarta on Banderas Bay, Grand Velas features 267 ocean-view suites, ultra spacious Spa Suites and three-bedroom and two-bedroom Imperial Suites. Grand Velas Spa is the crown jewel of the resort and a member of Leading Spas of the World. The spa features 20 treatment rooms, over 80 spa treatments, a high-performance gym and exercise room, spa boutique and a beauty salon. Five restaurants, three of which are gourmet, feature stylish decor and a la carte choices for French, Italian or Mexican cuisine. The family-friendly resort also offers tiered three-temperature infinity pools with iPod minis, tennis court, 25,321 total sq feet of meeting space, special entertainment for adults and kids and the new Kids Club.

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Florida Resort Package Offers One Free Night

Posted on February 6, 2012 by tennis on the go

Orlando, FL (PRWEB) August 10, 2008

Fun, sun, and savings are all a part of an unforgettable family Orlando resort vacation at the Orlando World Center Marriott Resort. Book four nights during select dates in August and September 2008 and get the fourth night free, or book five nights through January 3, 2009 and get the fifth night free while enjoying unbeatable Orlando resort hotel rates from $ 169 to $ 299 per room, per night*.

The family fun adventure begins on 200 tropical acres with one-million gallons of liquid refreshment encompassing six incredible watering holes including the huge lagoon pool with its 106-foot curvy waterslide, cascading waterfalls and the home to a host of daily poolside activities such as beach ball drop; tee shirt launch and dive-in movies. There is something for everyone amidst this popular oasis to include an indoor pool; secluded spa pool; two kid’s pools, and six whirlpool spas.

For those looking to spend some time on the championship links, par into Hawk’s Landing Golf Club, located right outside the front door. With four sets of tees it challenges the heart and soul of every player, with strategically placed bunkers and water hazards on 15 holes, including the entire back nine. Take in a golf lesson at the Bill Madonna Golf Academy at Hawk’s Landing Golf Club; indulge and relax at this Orlando spa resort, or workout in the 4,000 square-foot, 24-hour state-of-the-art fitness center. Four lighted tennis courts, basketball and volleyball courts, arcade and a sand play area for kids round out the many on-site recreational amenities ensuring fun in the sun at this ideal Orlando family resort.

About Orlando World Center Marriott Resort

Boasting 10 diverse restaurants and lounges, guests can enjoy Tuscan, Japanese and American cuisine during the course of their stay. Start out the morning with a buffet breakfast in Solaris, or a Starbucks? coffee. For those on the go, Mangrove Emporium, an indoor, full-service food court serves popular American favorites. The Orlando World Center Marriott Resort is exceptionally located only 1.5 miles from Walt Disney World? and just minutes from SeaWorld? Orlando, Discovery Cove?, Aquatica? and Universal Studios? Orlando. The family will never run out of fun activities given the attractions Orlando has to offer. For more information or reservations, please call 888-99-WORLD and ask for rate code PRO, or visit http://www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/mcowc.

*Must stay a minimum of 4 nights to receive free night and free night not valid for future stays. Offer is based on availability and commissionable to travel agents.

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Great Summer Deals on Bottled & Plumbed-In Water Coolers

Posted on February 5, 2012 by tennis on the go

Glasgow, United Kingdom (PRWEB) August 13, 2008

Eden Springs has just launched their biggest ever water cooler promotion, which is great news for customers as the peak summer season approaches. Eden Springs are giving away activity vouchers plus 2 month’s free rental to anyone signing up for any of their range of leading bottled or plumbed-in water coolers. Purchase options are also available for those customers interested in owning their own cooler outright.

This offer is available for a limited time and with a combined retail value of over ?200 represents the biggest saving offered by any UK water cooler company this summer. Eden Springs is a recognised European brand and the number 1 supplier of bottled and plumbed-in coolers to home and offices in the UK.

In line with Eden Spring’s commitment to health and wellbeing in the workplace, the activity vouchers give customers the opportunity to participate in a number of gym, sport and health spa activities. Drinking water is not only proven to be good for long term health, but also has immediate effects such as improved concentration and increased energy levels. “As the leading supplier of water coolers in UK workplaces, we not only have the opportunity to promote good health through the consumption of more water,” says Damien Higgins, Marketing Manager at Eden Springs, “but also by encouraging exercise and leisure.”

In addition to the free cooler rental, Eden Springs expects to give away thousands of the free vouchers over August, which can be redeemed by customers for any three of the following:

????One week gym membership
????Salon pamper treatment
????Yoga or pilates class
????Sports lessons including golf, tennis or horse riding
????A day out with the kids

“This is our biggest ever promotion. Rather than just focus on free rental, we wanted to offer our customers some additional value, something a bit different,” said Damien Higgins, Marketing Manager at Eden Springs, “and this promotion is both exciting and aligned with our core values.”

You can find out more about this offer by calling 0800 28 14 14 or visiting http://www.edensprings.co.uk/current-offers.

About Eden Springs:

Eden Springs is the number 1 supplier of bottled and plumbed-in water coolers in the UK. Based in Glasgow, they supply and service 130,000 coolers held by more than 80,000 customers across the country. To learn more about Eden Springs, or to view a complete range of water coolers, visit http://www.edensprings.co.uk.

Contact:

Damien Higgins

Marketing Manager

Eden Springs

Mob: 0779 582 4806

Tel: 0800 281 414

damien.higgins @ uk.edensprings.com

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Win a Luxury All-Inclusive Mexican Vacation for a Family of Four in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico

Posted on February 4, 2012 by tennis on the go


Nuevo Vallarta, Riviera Nayarit, Mexico (PRWEB) August 29, 2008

Families looking for a four day/three night all-inclusive Mexican vacation should head to the web to enter the Grand Velas Scavenger Hunt Sweepstakes. Through January 2009, Grand Velas All Suites & Spa Resort, the only AAA Five-Diamond Award winning all-inclusive family-friendly resort in North America, is running an online scavenger hunt where families that correctly answer a series of short questions will be entered in a drawing for one free Mexican vacation for a family of four. The Mexican vacation prize package includes three nights in a 1,000 sq. ft. ocean-view Governor suite, with private terrace; access to the Grand Kids’ club, where young travelers can participate in Huichol Indian crafts, interactive animal shows, cooking classes, and Spanish lessons; dining at five restaurants; 24-hour in-suite service; access to Grand Velas’ all-inclusive services and amenities, and all taxes and gratuities. For more information, please visit Grand Velas Nuevo Vallarta.

Retail value of the prize is over $ 3,300 USD. The drawing will be made by February 15, 2009. Only one entry per family is accepted. Entries must be received by February 1, 2009, and travel must take place by March 1, 2010. The prize is non-transferable and cannot be redeemed for cash. Travel is based on availability; blackout dates and holidays apply. Airfare, transfers and spa services are additional. For a complete list of official rules, please visit Grand Velas Sweepstakes.

In Nuevo Vallarta, Riviera Nayarit, Mexico, Grand Velas All Suites & Spa Resort is a member of The Leading Hotels of the World. Located just 15 minutes north of Puerto Vallarta on Banderas Bay, Grand Velas features 267 ocean-view suites, ultra spacious Spa Suites and three-bedroom and two-bedroom Imperial Suites. Grand Velas Spa is the crown jewel of the resort and a member of Leading Spas of the World. The spa features 20 treatment rooms, over 80 spa treatments, a high-performance gym and exercise room, spa boutique and a beauty salon. Five restaurants, several gourmet, feature stylish decor and a la carte choices for French, Italian or Mexican cuisine. The family-friendly resort also offers tiered three-temperature infinity pools with iPod minis, tennis court, 25,321 total sq feet of meeting space, special entertainment for adults and kids and the new Kids Club.

NEW! We invite you to visit our Puerto Vallarta Travel Blog.

Contact: Aimet Arill or Megan Sterritt

KWE group, inc.

305-476-5424

arill@kwegroup.com

sterritt@kwegroup.com

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Addison Reserve Country Club, Delray Beach, FL Announces Optimized Website for iPhones and Droids

Posted on February 4, 2012 by tennis on the go

Delray Beach, FL (PRWEB) May 20, 2011

Addison Reserve Country Club, Delray Beach, FL has launched an optimized version of its website through mobile application. The application, hosted by MembersFirst and designed for both the iPhone and Droid smart phones, will allow members to access up-to-the-minute information from the site (http://www.addisonreserve.cc). ?We see this as an invaluable convenience for our members, especially during the summer months, as many are away from the community but still like to remain in touch with happenings such as the progress of the $ 20 million Clubhouse Renovation and Enhancement project and the Golf Course Renovation project, both of which are ongoing and slated for a fall completion,? says Michael McCarthy, CEO and General Manager. As this is an optimized version of the main website, no separate download is required. Members have all features available to them such as requesting a dining reservation via email; viewing calendar updates and construction pictures; dining events and schedules; information on social functions; golf, tennis, fitness and spa information and access to the member directory that allows one touch calling and emailing.

?The mobile app offers a perfect complement to our existing site allowing us the opportunity to reach our on-the-go members 24 hours a day. In addition, we see this as an excellent marketing tool on the public side of the application, says McCarthy.? ?In today?s fast-paced, technology-driven world, immediate access to information is a must; prospective members can now easily find the perfect South Florida country club and residential community from the comfort of their northern Starbucks or living room.?

Addison Reserve Country Club is a premiere golf and tennis community of 717 luxury homes. This magnificent club was inspired by the unique vision of famed Florida architect, Addison Mizner. The Grand Clubhouse contains the finest luxury amenities as well as casual and formal dining areas with cuisine prepared by some of the foremost country club chefs in South Florida.

Addison Reserve offers a championship golf course designed by the renowned architect Arthur Hills. Three nine-hole courses, Redemption, Trepidation and Salvation, weave through the 653 acres of the community. The Esplanade sports and recreation center features a Mediterranean-inspired swimming pool and spa, a state-of-the-art Fitness and Aerobics facility, an indoor-outdoor casual grille and a children’s activity center. The Tennis Center is home to 12 Har-Tru tennis courts with many lighted for evening play. Recognized as a Platinum Club of America-5-Star Private Club and as an Emerald Club Award recipient, Addison Reserve Country Club is located in charming Delray Beach, Florida. To learn more about Addison Reserve Country Club, please visit our website at http://www.addisonreserve.cc or contact the club at (561)637-4004.

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Back to School Juniors to Face Tough Lesson or Fail — Competition in High School Sports Means Scholarships Challenging

Posted on February 3, 2012 by tennis on the go

San Diego, CA (PRWEB) September 4, 2008

For thousands of high school athletes around the country, junior year just got a lot more stressful and a lot more work. According to new information from national scholarship consulting firm Scholarships for Athletes, competition for scholarship places is now so competitive that if athletes don’t start the search process in their junior year they could be outplayed and out of luck when it comes to playing their sport at the college of their choice.

“We’re seeing an unbelievable level of athletic skill coming out of high schools today,” says Ross Greenstein, president, Scholarship for Athletes. “The level of competition is really high. But while kids are more committed to their sport, train harder and play better than ever, they unfortunately don’t have the same kind of commitment and resources when it comes to the school selection process.”

According to 2007 SFA data, there are two main reasons why returning juniors need to get organized and start planning school selection now. Firstly, a marked rise in international candidates seeking to further their sports careers in the United States is driving increased competition. International students make up around 25 percent of the college athletes and that number is rising every year. Secondly, too many high school athletes are applying for too few places at the big name, well-known colleges. Both factors increase the competitive level for candidates and athletes are starting earlier than ever to seek the attention and recognition of the college coaches making the decisions.

“It’s just like consumer retail,” says Greenstein. “People trust established brands, follow trends and will do anything to get the latest must have item. It’s the same with schools. We’re seeing a lot of applicants from overseas, which is terrific for the level of US college sports but does increase competition. Kids also need to broaden their search away from just the top division 1 schools and programs they have seen on TV. There are more than 1,200 NCAA schools total and 500 junior colleges and NAIA schools. There is a lot of scholarship money out there.”

The real issue is lack of education, according to Greenstein. SFA data shows that as high as 90 percent of high school athletes still rely heavily on their high school coach or club/academy coach for connections with college programs. Due to the lack of education being provided to the student athletes and their parents out of more than 1,700 colleges in the United States many scholarship applicants seek placements in only the schools with big name reputations. Athletes need to understand the differences in schools and their athletic programs, determine what their market value is, and make every effort to distinguish themselves as early as possible.

“Juniors need to start differentiating themselves now,” says Greenstein. “By next year the majority of those scholarships will be gone.”

SCHOLARSHIP TIPS FOR ATHLETES AND FAMILIES

o????Start early. By senior year you or your athlete should be known by college coaches

o????Determine what is important to your or your athlete: athletically, academically and socially

o????Shortlist schools based on three criteria: athletic, academic and social requirements

o????Create a well written letter of interest and send it college coaches in your or your athlete’s junior year

o????Compile a DVD of tournament play,

o????You or your athlete should ask three questions: what are the differences in the schools on the short list, what is my or my athlete’s market value, what am I or my athlete doing to distinguish myself or my athlete?

o????Seek external counseling help with scholarships if needed

About Scholarship for Athletes (http://www.scholarshipforathletes.com)http://www.scholarshipforathletes.com Scholarships for Athletes is a new organization dedicated to helping promising high school athletes and their families navigate the process of negotiating and securing the right college sports scholarship. Founded by Ross Greenstein, former MN High School State Tennis Champ and a Top 20 player in the United States, Scholarship for Athletes recruits and employs highly professional, highly experienced big name coaches to represent athletes interested in football, tennis, soccer and other sports. Staff and coaches work with athletes and their families to help them understand not just the sporting agenda of schools but to match their abilities, needs and desires socially and academically to the right school and athletic program. There is no other organization in the United States today that works in this way.

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